“Don’t let anyone put you in an unsafe situation on the water,” said Chief Superintendent Don Bell in a media release. “If you are a passenger, ask for a PFD or lifejacket before you head out in the vessel and wear it.”

Six of this year’s 11 boating victims were operators, while five were passengers.

Police want to remind the public to follow safe boating practices and to wear a lifejacket at all times while on the water.

The OPP also want to urge people to call 9-1-1 if they suspect a boat operator has been consuming alcohol.